GLOBAL TRAVEL NEWS

Today, a Global Review for Tourism report was published. The report took a note on the measures of 217 destinations across the globe. The research pinpointed that for international tourism purposes, seven destinations have eased their travel restrictions so far. At …

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, now delivers easy access to millions of accommodation choices – and a new opportunity to earn frequent flyer miles – through its partnership with Booking.com, a world-leading site for reserving …

As Cayman Airways continues to adjust its operations for the health and wellness of customers and employees, the airline is advising the public that, effective immediately: Agents at the Cayman Airways airport counters and at ticket offices on Grand …

Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited received a report on 16 March 2020 from Ministry of Health in Cambodia of a confirmed case of COVID-19 who had traveled on Bangkok Airways flight from Bangkok to Phnom Penh on 9 March 2020. Bangkok Airways provided full cooperation to …

Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited increases precaution measures to ensure passenger safety and to prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) by adding exit screening points with handheld thermoscan at both domestic and international departure halls of its own …

Bangkok Airways announces additional preventative measure against Covid-19 from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) notifying that passport holders of ASEAN countries or other nationals who have been staying or transiting ASEAN countries within 14 days prior to the …

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members continue to support governments in their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Since the crisis began, air cargo has been a vital partner in delivering much-needed medicines, medical equipment (including …

Brian Pearce, our Chief Economist has explained the current situation that the global air transport industry finds itself in. First, let me reassure you that the global air transport industry is responsibly responding to this global pandemic. We are …

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has temporarily suspend flights to and from several destinations across its network effective from 03:00 Bahrain time on Wednesday 18 March until Tuesday 31 March 2020. Gulf Air flights …

Singapore Airlines is suspending additional services across its network amid an unprecedented time in the airline industry, when countries around the world impose border controls to stem the Covid-19 outbreak.1 Today’s suspensions mean that SIA will operate only 50% …

The outbreak of novel coronavirus has overturned the boom in tourism business boom which the sector had experienced during the defense exposition in the city of Lucknow in February 2020, with estimated losses moving up to over Rs. 100 crore …

There is an urgency to offer some aid to the tourism sector which is heavily impacted by coronavirus pandemic, BJP member, Rajiv Pratap Rudy have stated on Monday in Lok Sabha. He said that all through the world several …

After the declaration on yesterday in regards to the close down of pubs and bars, the tourism industry has started crafting plans for a partial shutdown until the crisis of Covid-19 gets over. By now, several businesses have begun to …

The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has welcomed the Australian Government’s relief for the aviation sector which will ensure that tourism will be able to rebuild in the wake of the coronavirus. TTF Chief Executive Margy Osmond said the …

As border closures in Europe continue to be announced in light of the COVID-19 crisis, severe capacity constraints are being seen within the aviation industry. However, legislation, directives and guidance aimed at air passenger operations and the protection of air passengers …

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines can confirm that Braemar is now standing approximately five miles off the coast of Havana, Cuba. Once all of the flights have arrived in Cuba to return guests to the UK, in the early hours …

Markus Binkert, former long-serving member of SWISS’s management corps and Management Board and currently CCO of Lufthansa’s Munich hub, is to assume the previously vacant position of SWISS Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect. In a further move, Thomas Frick, …

Following announcements by the States of Guernsey and the Government of Jersey advising islanders to consider avoiding all non-essential travel to and from the islands, we are entering unprecedented territory with the impact of Covid-19 Blue Islands has …

The COVID-19 situation is escalating by the hour and due to stagnating demand and enforced travel restrictions by authorities worldwide, Norwegian will gradually cancel most of its flights and temporarily lay off a major share of its workforce. …

These changes follow yesterday’s announcement on capacity reductions and will take effect from 30 March through to 30 June 2020. These dates may change if demand reduces further. Overall, Tasman capacity will reduce by 80 percent over this period. …

The Lufthansa Group carrier Austrian Airlines will temporarily suspend scheduled flight operations as of Thursday, 19 March 2020. Austrian Airlines is thus reacting to the entry restrictions imposed by many countries in response to the massive spread of the coronavirus. …